Administrator’s Guide

46 FileMaker Server Administrator’s Guide
Notes
1 You can make a shortcut for FileMaker Server Admin, but not for
the FileMaker Server application.
1 Typically, FileMaker Server is automatically started when the
computer is started. This can be specified during installation or with
the Service Property dialog box.
Stopping FileMaker Server (Windows)
Stopping the FileMaker Server service disconnects all FileMaker Pro
clients, closes all database files hosted by FileMaker Server, and
disconnects all instances of FileMaker Server Admin. This process
works only on a connected server and may take several minutes.
To stop the FileMaker Server service locally:
1. Choose the Start button > Programs > FileMaker Server Admin.
2. Expand the Windows Administrative Tools node in the Console
Root.
3. Select Services (Local).
4. Select FileMaker Server 8 in the Details Pane.
5. Choose Action menu > Stop.
You see a message informing you that Windows is attempting to stop
FileMaker Server on the local computer.
To stop the FileMaker Server service on a remote computer:
1. Choose the Start button > Programs > FileMaker Server Admin.
2. Connect to the FileMaker Server that you want to stop.
3. Choose Action menu > Stop FileMaker Server.
4. You see a message asking for confirmation that you want to stop
FileMaker Server.
5. Click Yes.
If you have large files or files with many connected clients, the
stopping process may take several minutes. If you encounter
problems, try disconnecting clients. For more information see
“Disconnecting clients” on page 30. Also try closing hosted files. For
more information see “Closing hosted files” on page 30.
Notes
1 Quitting FileMaker Server Admin does not stop the FileMaker
Server service.
1 Stopping the FileMaker Server service does not stop the FileMaker
Server Helper service.
1 Clients are requested to close the files hosted by FileMaker Server.
Starting FileMaker Server (Mac OS)
FileMaker Server running in the Mac OS has two primary
components: an administration application called FileMaker Server
Admin, and the daemons (UNIX processes with no interface) that
comprise FileMaker Server.
To start the FileMaker Server daemon locally:
1. In FileMaker Server Admin, choose Server menu > Local FileMaker
Server Administration.
2. Click the lock.
3. At the prompt, enter an OS-level user name and password.
The account must have administrative privileges.
4. Click Start FileMaker Server Processes.
Both the FileMaker Server and FileMaker Server Helper daemons
start.